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How Long Does the Tummy Tuck Surgery Take?
asked 9 months ago by Gladis_mckay in Killeen, TX
Latest answer by Remus Repta, MD
Question viewed 356 times
Tags: duration, timing
23 answers to How Long Does the Tummy Tuck Surgery Take?
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Duration of tummy tuck surgery
Most tummy tuck surgeries take between 2 and 3 hours depending on the patient size and the surgeon's proficiency. Ask your board certified plastic surgeon at the time of your consultation for more specifics. The time is not as important as the final result. A faster surgery does not mean a better outcome.
Best wishes,
Dr.Bruno
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It depends on the tummy tuck and the surgeon
Hello,
The actual length of a full tummy tuck procedure in the operating room will be around 3 hours. A mini tummy tuck can be as short as an hour and a full body lift can take as much 5 hours. The recovery of a tummy tuck is similarly dependant on the type of tummy tuck and the patient. Usually, 2 weeks is a good amount of time off of work unless your work requires heavy lifting or vigourous activity.
All the best,
Dr Repta
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Tummy Tuck - How Long Does the Tummy Tuck Surgery Take?
There's a huge variation with this, particularly since this surgery is often performed with liposuction of one or more areas of the body.
First of all, though, you have to decide if you're talking about actual operating time (the time from the first incision until the dressing is applied or the last suture is placed) the time in the OR (which includes set-up and some recovery) or all of the above plus time in recovery.
Strictly speaking, surgical time is usually from about 2...
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How long does it take for Tummy Tuck surgery...
Tummy Tuck, or Abdominoplasty, is a procedure that tightens the stomach muscles and gets rid of loose abdominal skin, with great results. In general, it should take approximately 3 to 4 hours for a surgeon to perform this procedure. It does depend on the patient's size and how much tightening is needed of the abdominal muscles. I would speak to your surgeon to see how long he thinks it would take him to perform this procedure on you...
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Length of Tummy Tuck Surgery is going to vary widely
Hi there-
The length of your operation will depend on the details of your anatomy, the technique to be performed, and your surgeon's experience and efficiency with the technique.
This is not to say that all surgeons who seem to take a long time are not experienced, or that surgeons who do the operation more quickly are rushing somehow... Just that there is variability in how quickly surgeons compete the same tasks (ask any anesthesiologist).
But quality and safety are really...
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How Long Does the Tummy Tuck Surgery Take?
Abdominoplasty surgery takes about 2 1/4 hours, depending on the size of the patient and the scope of the procedure.
I usually carry this out as a daycare operation. Patients usually spend 6 hours or so in the clinic, taking into account prep time and time spent in the recovery room.
Tummy tuck can be combined with other operations such as breast augmentation, in which case the surgery takes about an hour longer.
Patients can usually be discharged the same day as long as they are...
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How Long Does the Tummy Tuck Surgery Take?
The average time is 3 hours but remember it is not a race. attention to detail is the sine qua non for a great result.
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Tummy tuck surgery
A tummy tuck will require from 2 to 4 hours of surgery. This will depend on the extent of the operation and is based on the individual patients needs.
Steven S. Carp, MD
Akron Plastic Surgeon
Akron Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck Surgery
Duration of abdominoplasty is three to four hours in my hands. This varies depending on your dimensions and amount of tissue to be removed, as well as compliance of your abdominal wall, and concurrent procedures being performed.
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Duration of surgery for tummy tuck
A standared tummy tuck should take about 2-3 hours. It can take longer or even shorter time depending on patient body habitus, and the type of tummy tuck performed. Extended tummy tuck takes longer time to perform and can be up to 4-5 hours. Most of the time, tummy tuck surgery includes liposuction of the waist and even the thighs and this would add more time to the procedure.
Moneer Jaibaji, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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TT timing
Its all depend on wht you have( skin laxit, abd weaknesss, and fat) how much need to be resected, and it depends how fat is the surgeon.
range of time 2-5 hours.
Fatema S. Alsubhi, MD, SSC-plast
UAE Plastic Surgeon
UAE Plastic Surgeon
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How Long Does the Tummy Tuck Surgery Take?
How many gallons of paint will it take to paint "A" house? I think the size of the house, the number of painters and the number of coats of paint would influence the answer.
A overly general question can only get you a very general answer.
As applies to Tummy Tucks, the EXACT TYPE (Mini, Standard or Extended) of Tummy Tuck, the size of the patient and the extent of OTHER procedures done at the same time would influence the duration of the procedure greatly.
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It takes 2-3 hours
Depending on how much skin you have to remove and previous abdominal scars, a tummy tuck usually takes 2-3 hours.
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Time for a tummy tuck
The time for a tummy tuck varies widely, dependent on multiple factors including the size of the patient (smaller would be faster) the speed of the surgeon. The average time may be around 3 hours but can vary from 2 hours to 3.5 or more hours. Obtaining the best results in a shorter period of time is the goal which can reduce the risk of some complications.
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Not too long, not too short... Just right
You have probably seen a quoted range from 2 to 4 plus hours. Every patient and every surgeon is different, so there is no right or wrong time. Less time on the table is better to reduce costs and minimize complications like blood clots and infections. On the other hand, there is such a thing as too fast. It is not a race. It is your body and you get one chance to do it right. So, as long as times are reasonable, how long the procedure takes should be relatively low on the list of importance.
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Mark D. Wigod, MD
Boise Plastic Surgeon
Boise Plastic Surgeon
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How Long Does Tummytuck surgery take
A tummytuck, depending upon what is done (abdominal wall tightening, liposuction to the flanks, etc) usually takes 2 to 3 hours.
Gary D. Breslow, MD
Paramus Plastic Surgeon
Paramus Plastic Surgeon
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How long for a tummy tuck procedure?
Generally my tummy tuck takes between 2-5 hours depending on the surface area, volume of liposuction and the size of our patient.
Craig Harrison, MD
Tyler Plastic Surgeon
Tyler Plastic Surgeon
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How long is a tummy tuck?
A standard tummy tuck probably takes about 3 hours. This includes the time of you getting into the room, going to sleep, the surgeon actually doing the surgery and then you waking up and getting out of the room. As you can see there is a fair amount of time related to things other than the actual "cutting and sewing". Obviously larger patients might take more time and smaller patients less.
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Time Depends on size and other factors.
Depending on the type of tummy tuck being done, mini vs full and the size of the patient and if the muscle is tightened or not and if any liposuction is done, the time will vary. For the smallest and least invoved procedures it may take 1 hour and a half , for the larger more involved procedures it may take 4 to 5 hours . It also will vary depending on the help you have in the Operating room and how ready they are.
Walter D. Gracia, MD
Arlington Plastic Surgeon
Arlington Plastic Surgeon
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Time for tummy tuck
A full abdominoplasty takes about 4 hours or perhaps longer when combined with liposuction. A mini-tuck can be a 2-2.5 hour procedure. The important thing is to have the operation that is right for you and will produce an optimal result.
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Tummy tuck is usually a short outpatient procedure
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) typically takes about 2-3 hours of surgery time, so it is often done as an outpatient procedure. If it is part of a mommy makeover, the total surgery time will be longer, but in my judgment it should not be planned for longer than about 5 hours as an outpatient. Allow time for pre-op prep and recovery, and if you are planning to go home after then you will need to have someone with you for at least the first 24 hours.
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Bigger tummy tucks require longer surgery times
There are many different types of tummy tucks and how long the surgery takes depends on which surgery is done and the size of the patient. For an average size patient having a standard tummy tuck, three hours is a good average. Mini-tummy tucks may take only two to two and half hours, again depending on the size of the patient and how much liposuction is done. Larger tummy tucks such as the fleur-de-lis procedure or circumferential tummy tucks like the lower body lift can...
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Tummy tuck surgery time?
Thank you for the question. The standard tummy tuck operation in my practice takes about 3 hours to perform on average. The extended tummy tuck on average takes about 4 hours to perform.
A word of caution regarding mini tummy tucks may be in order. In my opinion, the mini tummy talk is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does not address the majority of the abdominal wall issues...
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